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Mill End Shops in Kensington is a great place to find the latest and greatest furniture pieces, from couches to tables.
Make sure everything in your bathroom matches and browse the furniture selection for all the best designs.
It's about time you replaced all of that office furniture by exploiting the deals offered at store.
When it's time to give your patio a makeover, make sure to check out the range of outdoor tables and chairs.
For the latest and greatest in bedroom furniture trends, browse the selection of options here, such as bedroom furniture.
Find bold and trendy furniture here, such as living room furniture, and give your living room a makeover.
Even if your aesthetic tastes are as different as can be, you and your loved ones will fulfill all your home decorating needs with items like rugs, throw pillows, and vases.
Artists everywhere will fall in love with this store's carefully crafted sculptures and creative works of art.
Wall decorations such as curtains and mirrors are sure to catch your eye, so stop in and see what else is on hand.
There is parking close to the store.
Mill End Shops in Kensington offers the best deals on furniture so stop by today and find a new piece for your home.

Take advantage of the great furniture finds at Oriental Decor in Kensington and amp up your home decorating skills.
If your bedroom is looking a little scarce, pick up some new furniture pieces such as bedroom furniture and make your bedroom feel even more comfortable.
Take your office from sloppy to chic. All you have to do is browse the selection of updated furniture.
Modernize your bathroom decor with brand new furniture, you're sure to find something that suits your taste here.
Living room furniture are just some of the high-quality and comfortable furniture items available.
Perfect for the warmer months, the outdoor furniture here is just what you need to make your patio complete.
It's time to make your living space even more livable with rugs, throw pillows, and vases.
If you have a desire to decorate your walls, start off on the right foot with items like curtains and mirrors.
Satisfy your creative vision with a stunning sculpture.
Drivers will appreciate the great parking options in the area.
Say hello to great savings and even better furniture at Oriental Decor. It's about time you stopped in today.

When you're ready to redecorate, Williams-Sonoma in Kensington has you covered when it comes to trendy furniture pieces.
Here you can find the latest and greatest kitchen gadgets and tools to help you prep a tasty meal.
Pick up some new organizers and storage items from here and organize your kitchen in a flash.
Customers don't need to worry about finding parking, as there are many spots available in the area.
When you are ready to expand your furniture collection, Williams-Sonoma in Kensington will have some perfect options waiting for you.

Kensington locals love heading to Homegoods White Flint Plaza for all their furniture inspiration and home decor.
When you're finally ready to really move in, decorate your humble abode with items like vases.
Wall decorations such as mirrors are sure to catch your eye, so stop in and see what else is on hand.
You can find parking easily in one of their many available spaces.
Stop by Homegoods White Flint Plaza in Kensington today for a new furniture set and go home with something you will love to lounge on.

Maintenance and repair work isn't for everyone. Whether you lack the skills, time, or patience, a quick call to Patrick K Keating and Co. in Garrett Park will surely get the job done.
To give you the best possible service, their master carpenters pay close attention to the customer's vision and expectations when completing a project.
When you need repairs done around your home, get expert help from the friendly handymen at Patrick K Keating and Co.

The handyman services at North Beach's Campbell Improvements will take care of all those little breaks, leaks, and tweaks around the house (so you don't have to).
No matter what type of garage door you are looking for, Campbell Improvements has a large selection of items to choose from.
Campbell Improvements' handymen know what they're doing when making home repairs, so call today to get more information.

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The term “living room” is upsettingly vague, and the parameters for decorating one are equally so. The goal (beyond attracting living people as opposed to Walking Dead zombies) is to create a space where people want to hang out. But how? Below are six tips for creating cozy living rooms, inspired by some of Chicago’s most covetable homes.1. Use the entire space.Seen in: Salon owner Bathsheba Nemerovski’s Logan square apartmentThe design elements: A bench, a neon-yellow ottoman, and a leather chair (partially pictured) in the middle of the room.Why it works: When every piece of furniture isn’t flush against a wall, the space feels more lived-in—and, in this case, gives a medium-sized room enough seating for a party.2. Bring the outdoors indoors.Seen in: Restaurant designer Nicole Montgomery's Peterson Woods bungalowThe design elements: Tree-sized potted plants, and a rug with a subtle leaf motif.Why it works: People love decorative touches that evoke nature. It lets us live out our latent My Side of the Mountain fantasies without actually making pancakes out of acorns.3. Soften your hardwood floors.Seen in: Bang Bang Pie Shop owner Michael Ciapciak's Logan Square homeThe design element: An oriental rug.Why it works: Nothing makes a room feel warm and cozy like a rug. The soft colors of this one introduce a fun pattern to the space without feeling gaudy or busy.4. Draw inspiration from jumbo marshmallows.Seen in: Menswear designer Suzie Sorenson and furniture maker Russ White's Humboldt Park apartmentThe design elements: An oversized armchair, large throw pillows, and an invitingly squishy sofa.Why it works: The more your living room looks like a bag of marshmallows, the more welcoming it feels. 5. Let there be light.Seen in: Modern furniture collector Nick Roux's Lincoln Square apartmentThe design element: An undressed window and an arched lamp. Why it works: Unless you’re screening rom-coms for date night, most people don’t want to hang out in a dark room. Forgo curtains for maximum natural light by day, and use soft-light bulbs in a centrally placed light source by night.6. Try a visual centerpiece that's not a TV.Seen in: Musician Ann Torralba’s Hermosa bungalow The design element: A narrow cabinet draped in fairy lights, against an unfinished wall. Why it works: Even though the above room is a sunroom and not a living room, the idea holds. TVs are the #1 way to watch Broad City, so it’s hard to condemn them, but not having one can shunt groups into conversations. Or impromptu reenactments of Broad City episodes.Make the rest of your home beautiful with these design tips:Six Surprising Ways to Use Color in Your HomeHow to Make Any Home Look Like a Brownstone

Like the season itself, spring cleaning should usher in a period of renewal. But year after year, the list of tasks is always the same, and always long. After such a snowy slog—we refuse to admit it’s still winter for a few more weeks—don’t we deserve to spice things up a bit? In that spirit, we’ve prepared a roster of clever supplies that can help you power through your spring-cleaning checklist. Some make the drudgery go by faster; others might offer better results than good old-fashioned elbow grease; some provide solutions you didn’t even know you wanted. Deep CleaningThe bulk of your time will likely be spent on tasks neglected in the usual routine: tricky tile and grout, hard-to-reach parts of walls and floors, and grimy appliance interiors. These jobs require a lot of concentration and effort—and some powerful cleaning solutions. For more mindless tasks, assign a gadget that’s anything but mindless. Vacuuming robots are smart enough to know what areas they have and haven’t cleaned, and they power down automatically once finished. (iRobot Roomba 560, $199.99)Oh, and they make ones that mop, now, too. (iRobot Braava 321, $139.99)To get your nooks and crannies spotless, turn to lint-free microfiber cloths, which are strong enough to pick up dust and dirt from nearly any surface but gentle enough not to scratch. (Eight microfiber cleaning cloths, $8.99)Update your broom to a version that comes with a toothed pan to remove those pesky dust bunnies. (Broomy foldable broom and dustpan, $21.99)Whether it’s accumulated on floors or furniture, pet hair—the bane of spring cleaners everywhere—is no match for sticky, specialized gloves. (SwiPets pet-hair-removal gloves, $7.99)OrganizingFew things will make a home look more orderly and serene than a good dose of organization. Your typical spring-cleaning checklist might recommend discarding old clothes and cosmetics or straightening up bookcases, but slight changes to oft-overlooked issues can make a big difference. If your entertainment center and desk are anything like ours, there are probably cords and power strips scattered every which way. Opt for systems that look tidy and save space by smartly managing cords. (Quirky wraparound extension cord, $9.99)Articulated items can wrap around furniture legs and stay put. (Quirky flexible power strip, $49.99)Junk drawers, cabinets, and portfolios full of papers can be eliminated entirely by scanners and digital filing systems. (NeatDesk document scanner, $269.99)Transitioning from WinterSoon enough, it’ll be time to break out the light jackets and floaty springtime skirts. Unfortunately, they’ll probably be wrinkled, crushed, or a bit stale-smelling from their time in storage. Instead of hunkering over your ironing board, use a garment steamer to deodorize clothing and smoothly bring it back to life. Then gratefully pack away your heavy-duty winter gear in a closet or under the bed. (X-press travel garment steamer, $22.99)Now that the snow and ice are gone, it’s also time to prepare for the challenges of spring and summer. Your spring cleaning is sure to kick up dust, and allergy attacks are just around the corner. Compact air purifiers filter allergens from the air in your home and even emit pleasant scents. (Frigidaire desktop air purifier, $47.99)While transitioning between the seasons, don’t sleep on saving energy. Heat and AC can both take a chunk out of your wallet, so switch to a more user-friendly thermostat this spring. Regulating your thermostat via mobile app—especially when you’re away—helps keep bills down. (Emerson Sensi WiFi thermostat, $124.99)Check out more cleaning and organization tips:Seven Spring-Cleaning Tips from a Hoarders HelperBeat Back Your Shoe Pile with These Two Steps

We can’t all be as daring as Breaking Bad’s Marie Schrader, whose love for purple ran so deep that she covered her entire home in the color. We can, however, choose to emulate her boldness by saying “no” to rigid color rules. Here are six revised rules, paired with homes where the interior design color ideas pop with playfulness.1. Not every color has to match.Seen in: Pie-shop owner Michael Ciapciak’s Logan Square home The design element: Mismatched textiles Why it works: There are four main pieces drawing your eye here—the curtains, the rug, the throw pillows, and the floral chair—all with very different prints and color stories. But because the curtains and the rug have softer hues, the overall effect doesn’t overwhelm the eye.2. If you do you want to go matchy-matchy, you don’t have to stick with one hue.Seen in: DesignScout’s Ravenswood studio The design element: 2–3 repeating accent colors Why it works: With crisp white as a backdrop, multiple accent colors stand out even more. DesignScout founder Scout Driscoll—who’s worked with everyone from Metropolis Coffee to Kanye West—favored yellow, turquoise, and pumpkin for this seating area.3. White doesn't have to be boring.Seen in: English teacher Nick Roux’s Lincoln Square apartment The design element: Floor-to-ceiling white Why it works: White can be very striking, especially if you’re blessed with a home that’s flooded with natural light. Nick embraced an austere vibe by forgoing window dressing or floor coverings, and using fresh fruit (in a white bowl, of course) for a small burst of color.4. Your appliances can be in on the fun.Seen in: At left, Joshua Kulp’s Lincoln Square condo; at right, Christine Cikowski’s Logan Square apartment The design element: A turquoise record player and a pink KitchenAid stand mixerWhy it works: Stainless steel and black are ubiquitous for appliances and electronics, which means that colorful ones are all the more intriguing.5. Don't be afraid to go big with your greenery.Seen in: Restaurant designer Nicole Montgomery’s Peterson Woods home The design element: Tons of living greenery Why it works: By framing the foliage outside the window with potted plants and a green floral rug, Nicole’s living room almost feels like a greenhouse. It’s rich and lush, despite being rooted in earth tones.6. "Neutral" is a flexible term.Seen in: Menswear designer Susie Sorenson’s and artist Russ White’s Humboldt Park home The design element: Teal walls Why it works: This shade of blue would normally be categorized as an accent color. But by painting it over the radiator cover and letting the red chandelier and white picture frames pop against it, Susie and Russ have transformed it into a “neutral.”See more examples of inspiring interior design:How to Make Any Home Look Like a BrownstoneTours of Gorgeous Chicago Homes